Obituary: WILBURT D. BACON from Akron Beacon Journal, Friday, 6 Apr 1951,
page 40
CUYAHOGA FALLS--Wilburt D. Bacon, 87, a resident of the Falls for 19
years, died Thursday (5 Apr 1951) at his home, 2649 Elmwood Avenue.
A former real estate and piano salesman he retired 21 years ago. He was
born in Colebrook, OH and was a member of the First Christian Church in
Youngstown. He leaves four sons, Wilbur D., Joseph E., both of San Antonio,
Tex.
Francis L. of Avon Lake, and Deloss J., of the Falls; five daughters, Mrs.
Mildred King at the home, Mrs. Arthamese Class of Chagrin Falls, Mrs. Bessie
Clifton of Springfield, Mrs. Marjorie Hawkins of the Falls and Mrs. Virginia
Jones of San Antonio, Tex., a sister, Mrs. Nina Todd of Newport, 15
grandchildren and give great-grandchildren. Private services will be at
1:30 p.m. Monday in the McGowan-Reid Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery, Chagrin Falls. Friends may call at the funeral home at
noon Sunday.